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2/10/1976 - Regular 2-10-76 - 1 1- I I I I I I I I i I I I Salem-Roanoke Valley Civic Center Salem, Virginia Februa ry 10, 1976 7:00 P.M. I The Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, met this day in open session at the Salem-Roanoke Valley Civic Center in Salem, Virginia, this being the second Tuesday and the first regular meeting of the month. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman May W. Johnson, Vice-Chiarman E. Deal Tompkins R. Wayne Compton and C. Lawrence Dodson. ABSENT: Robert E. Myers. Chairman Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and recognized Robert T. Copenhaver, Saint Paul.s Episcopal Church, who offered the invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was given in unison. On the motion of Supervisor Tompkins and the unanimous voice vote of the members present, the minutes of the regular meeting of January 27, 1976, were approved as spread. I The Chairman recognized Mrs. Rose Cochran, President, Roanoke Valley Board of Realtors, who made a brief presentation and presented a Bicentennial I book to the Chairman. IN RE: PETITION OF ROBERT L. MILEY, ET UX, FOR ) THE GRANTING OF A "USE NOT PROVIDED FOR" ) PERMIT UNDER SECTION 21-7 OF THE ROANOKE ) COUNTY CODE IN ORDER TO INSTALL GASOLINE ) PUMPS ON THEIR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE ) SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF ) STATE ROUTE 115 AND DEXTER ROAD (7372 ) PLANTATION ROAD) ) FIN A LOR D E R WHEREAS, R. L. Miley, et ux, did duly file their petition with the I Roanoke County Zoning Administrator for the granting of a "Use Not Provided For" permit under Section 21-7 of the Roanoke County Code in regard to certain property owned by them and situate in the County of Roanoke at the southwest corner of the I intersection of State Route 115 and Dexter Road (7372 Plantation Road); and WHEREAS, the Zoning Administrator referred the request to the Planning Commission of Roanoke County for recommendation; and I I I~ - 2" '~'- . I 2-10-76 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has certified a copy to this Board of the resolution duly adopted by the Commission which said resolution recommended that a "Use Not Provided For" permit, under Section 21-7 of the Roanoke County Code be granted to allow the petitioners to install gasoline pumps on the aforesaid property; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on February 10, 1976, on the proposed I amendment, after notice thereof was duly published in accordance with law; and this Board having duly considered the same, it is accordingly hereby ORDERED that the County Zoning Ordinance be, and the same is hereby amended and the petitioners are hereby granted a "Use Not Provided For" permit so that they may be allowed to install gasoline pumps on the aforesaid property. In relation to the above request for a "Use Not Provided For" permit, Furman B. Whitescarver, Jr., Attorney, appeared on behalf of the petitioners. There was no opposition. The foregoing resolution and order was adopted on motion of Supervisor Dodson and the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Tompkins, Mrs. Johnson NA YS: None ABSENT: Mr. Myers I On the motion of Supervisor Dodson and the unanimous voice vote of the members present, the resolution adopted by the Franklin County Board of Supervisors opposing the establishment of the Southwest Health Systems Agency was this date received and filed. IN RE: BINGO PERMIT - PENN FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL P.T.A Supervisor Tompkins moved that the application of Penn Forest Elementary School P.T.A. for a Bingo Permit be approved effective this date for a period of one year. The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the members present (Mr. Dodson not voting). I IN RE: - S ---T I I I Supervisor Tompkins moved that the application of Penn Forest Elementary I , I I I I 2-10-76 RAFFLE PERMIT RENEWAL - PENN FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL P.T.A School P.T.A. for renewal of their Raffle Permit be approved effective this date for a period of one year. I The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the members present (Mr. Dodson not voting). IN RE: CABLE TV AYES: Supervisor Tompkins moved that the request of Roanoke Valley Cablevision, I I I I I I I I regarding proposed legislation which puts a deposit on beer and soft drink contain-I ers, Supervisor Compton moved that the County Executive be directed to correspond I with the area legislators stating that the Supervisors are in favor of the concept i of the proposed legislation and request area legislators to support the bill. I The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the members presentl I I j I I Inc. for an increase in the basic rate to be charged for cable TV be denied. The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote: Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Tompkins, Mrs. Johnson NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Myers In relation to the communication from Senator A. Joe Canada, Jr. I IN RE: BRIDLEWOOD WATER COMPANY On the motion of Supervisor Dodson and the unanimous voice vote of the members present, the petition of Bridlewood Water Company for permission to operatel I a public service water corporation in the Bridlewood Subdivision was this date I referred to the Public Service Authority for its report and recommendation back to the Board. IN RE: ITEMS REFERRED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION I On the motion of Supervisor Tompkins and the unanimous voice vote of the members present, the following petition was this date received, filed and referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation: Petition of Perdue Cabinet Shop, Inc. for rezoning a portion of Lots 9, 10 and 11, Block 4, according to the Plat of Brambleton Court (3223 Brambleton Avenue) from B-2 to B-3 in order that an automobile repair shop may be operated thereon. - 4 I IN RE: 2-10-76 AREA-WIDE WASTE TREATMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN - 208 STUDY In reference to the matters relating to the technical and management alternatives included within the 208 Area-Wide Waste Treatment Management Study, Supervisor Compton moved that the Fifth Planning District Commission be advised that, at the present time, the nonpoint, nonstructural controls were the most I viable alternatives for the technical aspects of the Study and that the Valley- wide management board composed of representatives from each of the localities involved would be the best management plan alternative; and further, that the Fifth Planning District Commission be requested to include the above alternatives in the final plan for the 208 Study. The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the members present. IN RE: EMPLOYEE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS Supervisor Tompkins moved that the County Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary papers regarding the recommendations of the Employee Committee contained in the report of the County Executive for the February 24, 1976 meeting of the Board. The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote: I AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Tompkins, Mrs. Johnson NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Myers IN RE: MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT Supervisor Tompkins moved that the mileage rate be set at 13~ per mile for all County employees. The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Tompkins, Mrs. Johnson NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Myers I 2-10-76 ~..'..'.' ..... s IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 1430 DIRECTING THAT AN OFFER BE MADE ON A SITE FOR THE LOCATION OF A COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL CENTER AND AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS IF SUCH OFFER IS DECLINED WHEREAS, the Board of County Supervisors has heretofore recognized the immediate need for development of a County governmental center in order to provide I j adequate facilities for all functions of County government; and I I WHEREAS, the County Executive has heretofore been directed to investigatel potential sites for the location of such a governmental center and have conducted I the necessary appraisal in order to determine the fair market value of the propertyl to be considered; and WHEREAS, the County Executive has, in report dated February 10, 1976, reported that a number of possible locations in Roanoke County have been investi- gated in order to determine the feasibility of locating on such properties the County governmental center; the result of which investigation indicated that the property hereinafter identified is the property best suited for the location of a County governmental center; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Supervisors concurs in such report and I desires to make an offer for the acquisition of said parcel of land in order to provide for the location of a County governmental center; and should said offer be refused the Board is of opinion that condemnation proceedings should be instituted in order to acquire the land for the public purpose hereinabove set out. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors that Ithe County Executive be, and he is hereby authorized and directed on behalf of said Board, to make an offer to the heirs of the Levi Huffman estate in the amount of $368,900 to acquire a parcel of land containing approximately 57.7 acres situate on the northeast quadrant of the Interstate Route 81 and Route 419 intersection in Roanoke County; the amount of said offer being determined by the Board of County Supervisors to be the fair market value of said property which needs to be acquired for the purpose of development of a County governmental center. I BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that should said offer be refused, the County Attorney be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to institute condemnation proceedings in the Circuit Court for the County of Roanoke in order to acquire the land hereinabove identified upon the terms and conditions hereinabove set out. On motion of Supervisor Dodson and adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Tompkins, Mrs. Johnson None Mr. Myers .. 6 2-10-76 IN RE: LEASE OF OFFICE SPACE Supervisor Tompkins moved that the County Executive and County Attorney be authorized to pursue final negotiations for lease of temporary office space for certain County departments and bring back to the Board for its consideration and approval a lease agreement. The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the members I present. The reports of the County Executive regarding Citizen Information and Input Series and South Fork Roanoke River Flood Control Project were for the information of the Supervisors. Both reports are filed with the minutes of this meeting. IN RE: CLEARBROOK PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING WATER STORAGE Supervisor Tompkins moved that the water tank at the Clearbrook Public Safety Building remain at its present location. AYES: The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote: Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Tompkins, Mrs. Johnson NA YS: None I ABSENT: Mr. Myers IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 1431 AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A SANITATION VEHICLE ENGINE REPLACEMENT WHEREAS, in report to the Board dated February 10, 1976, the County Executive has recommended the purchase of a 1976 V-6 GMC engine to replace an engine in a vehicle operated by the County Sanitation Department; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Supervisors is of opinion that an emergency exists and that the requirement of bids should be waived in order for the County tc replace said engine and have the vehicle restored to an operating condition and said Board further concurs in the recommendation of the County Executive. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the County Executive be, and he is hereby authorized and directed, on behalf of the County, to purchase from Southwes Diesel a new factory built 1976 V-6 GMC engine with a twenty-four month guaranty I for the sum of $4,900, the purchase of said engine being considered to be an emergency by this Board. 2-10-76 - 7. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Executive be, and he is hereby authorized to execute the necessary purchase order for said engine. On motion of Supervisor Compton and adopted by the following recorded vote: I AYES: NAYS: Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Tompkins, Mrs. Johnson None ABSENT: Mr. Myers IN RE: NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND THE COUNTY CODE BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW CHAPTER NUMBERED 9.1 AND ENTITLED MASSAGE PARLORS BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, that a public hearing be held March 9, 1976, at 7:00 p.m. at a regular meeting of said Board held at the Salem-Roanoke Valley Civic Center, at which time it will be moved that the Roanoke County Code be amended by the addition of a new chapter numbered 9.1 and entitled Massage Parlors and Massage Technicians, which chapter will require permits for the operation of a massage parlor and permits for each massage technician and further prohibit massage or other similar treatments I by a person of the opposite sex. An outline of said chapter is as follows: Sec. 9. 1-1 . Definitions Sec. 9.1-2. Permit-Required Sec. 9.1-3. Same-Exceptions from requirements Sec. 9.1-4. Same-Application Sec. 9.1-5. Same-Referral of application to certain administrative officers Sec. 9.1-6. Same-Issuance Sec. 9.1-7. Display of permit and list of employed technicians Sec. 9.1-8. Required facilities; maintenance of facilities Sec. 9.1-9. Permit required for massage technicians; requirements Sec. 9.1-10. Records of treatment; giving false names when seeking massage prohibited Sec. 9.1-11. Massage by person of opposite sex prohibited; exceptions; penalty I Sec. 9.1-12. Responsibilities of permittee Sec. 9.1-13. Revocation and suspension of permits generally Sec. 9.1-14. Permit nontransferable; grounds for revocation of permit This amendment to take effect on March 9, 1976. I .I~ - 2-10-76 8 The Clerk of this Board is directed to publish the proposed amendment and notice of hearing thereon as required by law, pursuant to Section 15.1-504 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, once a week for two consecutive weeks, in the Roanoke World News, a newspaper having a general circulation in Roanoke County. Said proposed amendment and notice of hearing thereon shall be published and posted at the front door of the Roanoke County Courthouse. A copy of the proposed amendment is on file in the Clerk's Office of the I Circuit Court of the County of Roanoke, Virginia, and at the County Executive's Office at 306-A East Main Street in Salem, Virginia. On motion of Supervisor Dodson and adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Tompkins, Mrs. Johnson NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Myers The entire Notice of Intention regarding Massage Parlors is filed with the minutes of this meeting. IN RE: NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND THE ROANOKE COUNTY CODE IN REGARD TO PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS I BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County that a public hearing be held on March 9, 1976 at 7:00 p.m. at a regular meeting of the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County to be held at the Salem-Roanoke Vallev Civic Center, at which time it will be moved that the Roanoke County Code be amended as follows: Sec. 21-159. Failure to begin planned unit development. On motion of Supervisor Tompkins and adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the members present. NOTE: Although the above Notice of Intention regarding Planned Unit Developments was adopted, the public hearing will not be held on March 9 since the matter must first be referred to the County Planning Commission for its recommendation to the Board. I The report of the Director of Finance regarding Accounts Paid and the Financial Statement for the month of January, 1976 were for the information of the Board. 2-10-76 .1IIt . "'. .. 9 datedf IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 1432 ESTABLISHING A PETTY CASH FUND FOR THE ROANOKE COUNTY LIBRARIES WHEREAS, the Director of Finance for Roanoke County, in his report February 10, 1976, has recommended the establishment of a petty cash fund for the Roanoke County Libraries; said petty cash fund to take care of small expenditures I occurring in the various libraries during the month; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Supervisors is of opinion that said recommendation should be implemented in order to provide for the more effective handling of funds by the Libraries. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County that a petty cash fund of $120 be established for the Roanoke countYI Libraries; said petty cash fund to be maintained by the Library Director. I On motion of Supervisor Dodson and adopted by the following recorded votel: I AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Tompkins, Mrs. Johnson NA YS: None ABSENT: Mr. Myers IN RE: AMENDMENT TO GENERAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 1433 III On motion of Supervisor Dodson, the General Appropriation Ordinance of Roanoke County, Virginia, adopted June 10, 1975, be, and the same is hereby amended as follows to become effective February 10, 1976: EXPENDITURES 30 - General Operating Fund Additional appropriations are hereby made from the General Operating Fund for the period ending June 30, 1976, for the following functions and purposes: TOTAL $ 683 28,000 (1,690) 21,900 43,295 6,000 200 600 (35,000) 161,122 (109,000) (27,300) 12,020 55,000 8,000 $163,830 I 30ld 302a - 302b - 303a - 304a - 305a 305c - 308e - 3l0g - 3l7a - 3l8b - 3l8c - 3l8e - 3l8f - 302a - Department of Finance - Accounting Division Department of Finance - Assessment Division Department of Finance - Assessment Division Department of Finance - Collections Clerk of the Circuit Court Ci rcuit Court Commonwealth's Attorney Lunacy Commission Garbage Disposal School-Local General Operating Fund Appropriation Reimbursable Accounts Employee Benefits Parks and Recreation Miscellaneous Operating Functions Debt Service REVENUES 30 - General Operating Fund Additional estimates of increases and decreases are hereby made to the General Operating Fund for the period ending June 30, 1976, for the following purposes: - 10 __ 2-10-76 3010 - Local Revenues ,-- 0101 - Taxes - Current 0106 - Taxes - Delinquent 0107 - Taxes - Delinquent - Collector 0112 - Interest on Delinquent Taxes 0113 - Interest on Delinquent Taxes - Collector 0202 - Local Sales Tax 0203 - Recordation and Conveyance Tax 0205 - Tax on Bank Stock 0301 - Motor Vehicle License Fees 0302 - Trailer Decals 0303 - Bingo and Raffle Permits 0305 - Merchants and Professional Licenses 0306 - Animal Control Fees 0307 - Electrician and Plumbers Exams 0308 - Building Permit Fees 0309 - Mechanical Permit Fees 0401 - Fines and Forfeitures 0501 - Interest on Investments 0701 - Commonwealth's Attorney's Fees 0702 - Sheriff's Fees 0703 - Zoning and Filing Fees 0704 - Land Transfer Fees 0706 - Electrical Inspection Fees 0707 - Plumbing Inspection Fees 0709 - Land Use Fees 0714 - Garbage Fees - Current 0715 - Garbage Fees - Delinquent 0716 - Board and Care of Dogs 0717 - Recreation Fees 0723 - Clerk's Fees 0799 - Tire Slicer Fees 0803 - Sale of Equipment 0808 - Sale of Dogs 0906 - Gasoline Tax Refund 0907 - Board of Prisoners - Salem 0910 - Refund - Public Assistance - VPA Local 0911 - Miscellaneous Refunds 0912 - Travel-Training Refunds 0917 - VPI Extension Service - Salem 0918 - Welfare Service - Salem 0920 - Recovered Warrants and Court Costs 0924 - Judgments $(1,149,051) 3,000 2,000 500 2,000 (283,300) 3,000 (12,000) (51 ,000) 1,000 100 (257,400) (5,175) (4,000) 27,000 2,500 (9,200) (50,000) (200) (2,000) (1 ,000) (300) (5,000) (2,000) 1 ,680 (60,000) (2,800) (2,000) 8,000 71 ,500 50 1 ,750 800 (500) 8,000 10,000 (1,500) 1 ,500 1,200 (33,600) (1 ,500) 6,000 I I 3020 - Commonwealth Revenues 0601 - ABC Profits 0602 - Wine Tax 0605 - Motor Vehicle Carriers Tax 0611 - J & 0 Court Salary and Travel - State 0613 - Medical Examiners' Fees 0618 - Jury and Witness Fees 0630 - Emergency Service Grant 0632 - Refund Board of Elections 0637 - PEP Grant Refund 9638 - CETA Grant Refund 0913 - North County Park Refund Grant 0624 - Compensation Board Share of Salaries - Finance $ 33,550 2,000 170 10,000 (400) 6,000 (1,500) (3,360) 4 , 1 00 25,500 150,000 49,900 I 2-10-76 I 3030 - Non-Revenue Accounts 0911 - Refund from State - Health Department 0917 - Reimbursement - PSA Salary 0919 - Reimbursement - Library Salary 1004 - Sale of Land 1013 - Reimbursement - PSA - County Attorney's Salary 1022 - Reimbursement - Welfare Employee Benefits 1026 - Reimbursement - Legal Ads - Board of County Supervisors 1071 - Reimbursement - Telephone - Schools 1072 - Reimbursement - Telephone - Welfare 1073 Reimbursement - Gas, etc. - PSA Assumed Debt Service - Annexation - Roanoke City Sale of Street Lights - Annexation - Roanoke City School Service - Annexation - Roanoke City 3099 - Beginni~[ Balance 0001 - Available for Appropriation 7-1-75 TOTAL Adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Tompkins, Mrs. Johnson NA YS: None ABSENT: Mr. Myers IN RE: AMENDMENT TO GENERAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 1434 $ 27,300 (6,600) ( 11 0 ,000 ) (240,000) 6,600 12,000 1,000 (1 ,300) (500) 1,500 78,221 7 , 196 1,280,878 - 11 I I I (557,346) $(1,007,037) On motion of Supervisor Dodson, the General Appropriation Ordinance of I Roanoke County, Virginia, adopted June 10, 1975, be, and the same is hereby amended as follows to become effective February 10, 1976: " REVENUES DECREASE 1400 - Federal Revenue Sharing Fund Additional estimates of decreases are hereby made to the Federal Revenue Sharing Fund for the period ending June 30, 1976 for the following purposes: 0000 - Beginning Balance 0501 - Interest on Investments 0696 - Revenue Sharing Receipts TOTAL UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE - DECREASE $ ( 11 3,960 ) (20,000) (19,268) $( 153 ,228) 1400 - Federal Revenue Sharing Fund 999 - Unappropriated Balance: A deletion of $153,228 is hereby made from the Federal Revenue Sharing Fund's Unappropriated Balance for the period ending June 30, 1976 for the function and purpose hereinabove indicated. Adopted by the following recorded vote: I AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Tompkins, Mrs. Johnson NA YS: None ABSENT: Mr. Myers - 1.2 2-10-76 IN RE: AMENDMENT TO GENERAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 1435 On motion of Supervisor Dodson, the General Appropriation Ordinance of Roanoke County, Virginia, adopted June 10, 1975, be, and the same is hereby amended as follows to become effective February 10, 1976: EXPENDITURES - INCREASE I 1700 - School Operating Fund 17bl - Instruction: An additional appropriation of $207,398 is hereby made from the School Operating Fund for the period ending June 30, 1976 for the function and purpose hereinabove indicated. REVENUES - INCREASE 1700 - School Operating Fund Additional estimates of increases are hereby made to the School Operating Fund for the period ending June 30, 1976, for the following purposes: TOTAL $ 46,276 161,122 $207,398 31c - Local Appropriation - Salem 31d - Local Appropriation - County Adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Tompkins, Mrs. Johnson NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Myers The statement of travel expenses incurred by the Sheriff1s Department I for the months of November and December, 1975 were received by the Board. IN RE: TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT d I" The question of the County1s participating in the operating deficit of the Greater Roanoke Transit Company was again discussed by the Supervisors. Supervisor Tompkins moved that the County offer a counter proposal to the City of Roanoke whereby Roanoke County would consider participating in the opera- ting deficit of the Greater Roanoke Transit Company if existing routes in the County would be reduced to the approximate hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. so as to correspond with morning and afternoon rush hours at a reduced cost to the County due to the reduced service; and further, that the County Executive be directed to correspond with private bus companies in regard to I said companies providing bus service to County residents. The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Tompkins, Mrs. Johnson NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Myers 2-10-76 . t.3; IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 1436 INDICATING THE SUPPORT OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY SUPERVISORS FOR LEGISLATION APPROVING PARIMUTUEL BETTING I Prior to the adoption of the foregoing resolution, Mr. Julian Rutherford, a former Delegate to the Virginia General Assembly, and Mr. J. M. Blair, President, Roanoke Valley Horsemen's Association, spoke in favor of the proposed resolution. I I A. W. Rice, Veterinarian, also spoke in favor of the resolution. Reverend Cal Brook spoke in opposition to the resolution. WHEREAS, in order to provide additional revenue for the Commonwealth, legislation has been submitted to the General Assembly of Virginia which would make legal certain forms of parimutuel betting with the Commonwealth; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County is of opinion that such legislation, if enacted, would provide the Commonwealth with an addition- al source of revenue, which at the present time is critically needed, while at the same time preserving controls over the types of betting permitted; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Supervisors is of opinion that such legislation would, because of additional revenue that will be generated, be in the best interests of the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia. I NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County that said Board, for the hereinabove stated reasons, hereby expresse~ its support for legislation introduced into the General Assembly of Virginia legalizing certain forms of parimutuel betting within the Commonwealth. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board urges area legislators to support such legislation. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Clerk transmit a certified copy of this resolution to all area legislators. On motion of Supervisor Compton and adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Tompkins, Mrs. Johnson NAYS: Mr. Dodson I ABSENT: Mr. Myers 2-10-76 IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 1437 REQUESTING THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT TO GIVE PRIORITY STATUS TO CERTAIN PROJECTS WHEREAS, the Board of County Supervisors is of opinion that the existing location of certain roads in the area of the Route 419jRoute 221 intersection is very hazardous and needs immediate improvement; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Supervisors desires to request the I Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation to consider giving priority status to certain improvements which need to be made in the Route 419jRoute 221 intersection. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors that said Board hereby respectfully requests the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation to give priority status to the following improvements: 1. The relocation of Route 682 at its juncture with Route 221. 2. To widen Route 221 from the City limits of the City of Roanoke to Route 419 by making said road a four-lane road the entire distance described. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be sent to the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation. On motion of Supervisor Dodson and adopted by the unanimous voice vote I of the members present. IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 1438 RELATING TO THE USE OF LIBRARY FACILITIES IN ROANOKE CITY AND ROANOKE COUNTY WHEREAS, the City of Roanoke and the County of Roanoke have independent library systems, both of which afford excellent library facilities to the citizens of the respective jurisdictions; and WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the Board of County Supervisors that it would be to the advantage of all citizens of the Roanoke Valley for residents of each respective jurisdiction to be able to utilize the services of the library system of the other political jurisdiction free of charge; the result being that all citizens of the Valley have available to them every possible benefit derived from use of a free public library system; and WHEREAS, the Board desires to request the Council of the City of Roanoke to consider implementation of such a policy for the citizens of the City and the I County jointly with the Board of County Supervisors. 2-10-76 - 15 r NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors that said Board respectfully requests the City of Roanoke to establish a joint policy I with the County of Roanoke providing for the free use of the library systems oper- ated by the City of Roanoke and the County of Roanoke for all persons residing in either the City of Roanoke or the County of Roanoke. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the City Clerk of the City of Roanoke with the request that City Council indicate its position on such proposal. On motion of Supervisor Compton and adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the members present. IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 1439 REQUESTING THE CITY OF ROANOKE TO INDICATE ITS POSITION ON ENTERING INTO A MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT FOR FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES WHEREAS, during recent discussions between the Board of County I Supervi sor~ I of Roanoke County and the City Council for the City of Roanoke, it has been recognized that there exists a need to develop an agreement between said jurisdic- tions relating to mutual aid for fire and emergency services; and I WHEREAS, the provisions of the Code of Virginia provide that the governin bodies of the various political subdivisions within the Commonwealth may enter into an agreement to provide for mutual aid for fire and emergency services; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Supervisors is of opinion that the citizens of Roanoke County and of the City of Roanoke would benefit if the governing bodies of the County and the City entered into such an agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that said Board hereby respectfully I requests the City of Roanoke to indicate its position on entering into a mutual aid agreement for fire and emergency services with Roanoke County; and if said City Council is of opinion that such an agreement would be beneficial, that said Council appoint a committee to meet with a similar committee to be appointed by this Board to discuss and develop such agreement. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of this Board transmit a certified I copy of this resolution to the Clerk of the City Council of the City of Roanoke. On motion of Supervisor Dodson and adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the members present. - 2-10-76 The Chairman appointed a committee consisting of Robert E. Myers, L. S. Waldrop and William F. Clark to meet with representatives from Roanoke City con- cerning mutual water agreement. The Chairman appointed a committee consisting of R. Wayne Compton, E. Deal Tompkins and William F. Clark to meet with representatives from Roanoke City to study and discuss joint jail and courthouse facilities. IN RE: APPOINTMENT - GRIEVANCE PANEL Supervisor Dodson moved that Mr. Kenneth W. Lussen from the Windsor Hills District be appointed to serve as a member of Roanoke County's Grievance Panel for a term of two years, which term ends on February 10, 1978. The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the members present At 9:40 p.m., Supervisor Dodson moved that the Board go into Executive Session to discuss a matter involving personnel. The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: NAYS: Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Tompkins, Mrs. Johnson None ABSENT: Mr. Myers At 10:09 p.m., the Supervisors returned to the Civic Center and on the motion of Supervisor Dodson and the unanimous voice vote of the members present, the Board reconvened in open session. This coneluded the business before the Board at this time, and on the motion of Supervisor Dodson and the unanimous voice vote of the members present, the meeting was adjourned at 10:11 p.m. I I ~J: \)l \,,\ I